Discovery of Angkor Wat and Ta Prohm

Highlights

- The majestic site of Angkor, an imperial and religious Khmer city

Description:

Take a half day trip to discover 2 symbols of Cambodia: Angkor Wat and the temple of Ta Prohm.

To start with, you will be met by your guide at your hotel lobby, then departure for the fabulous site of Angkor.
The first visit will take you to discover Angkor Wat. The site covers 81 hectares and is similar in size to the Imperial Palace in Beijing. Its 5 characteristic towers are represented on the Cambodian flag and the main tower - Bakan - which dates from the 12th century is considered by historians to be the one that best reflects Khmer art and architecture.

Continue with the visit of Ta Prohm. It is certainly one of the most spectacular temples, in particular thanks to the trees covering the stones like giant octopuses. This visit will immerse you in another world, another century.

Return to your hotel in Siem Reap at the end of this beautiful half-day.

Included:

- Transportation in air-conditioned car / minibus / coach
- Transportation from/to your accommodation
- All entrance fees to visits
- Guide

Not included:

- Meal
- Personal expenses
- Gratuity

Useful information:

- Unless otherwise specified, all our excursions are private: you, and only you, accompanied by your own guide
- 2 possible departures: departure 8am (approximately), trip back 12pm (approximately) or departure 2pm (approximately), trip back 6pm (approximately)
- When visiting the temple of Angkor Wat and the Bakan tower, visitors must cover their shoulders and wear long pants or a long skirt
- Climbing the Bakan tower is prohibited for children under 12
- The tower is closed on sacred Buddhist days (4 days per month) and according to the lunar calendar
- Access to the Bakan Tower is limited to 100 people at the same time. There may be some expectation
- This excursion is recommended for people staying in Siem Reap
- Rate based on departure/trip back from accommodation located in Siem Reap city center